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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- *  Wednesday night Mitchell High School's science department, along with the Pikes Peak Library District's children's department, presents "Storytelling Under the Stars." Folktalkes form different cultures about the origin of thigns like the Big Dipper, stars and moon. Storytelling is open to school-age children. Admission is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell High School, 1205 Potter Dr.

*  An ancient tragedy meets modern comedy narrated by shadow puppets, all set to jazz vocals from the 1920's. The independent film is called, “Sita Sings the Blues.” Critics are already calling it "the greatest break-up story ever told." The film is being screened tonight at the Lon Chaney Theatre, 221 E. Kiowa St., Colorado Springs. It begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 and $6. To buy tickets visit the Web site for Independent Film Society of Colorado at  www.Ifsoc.org 

*  The Simpich Showcase Theater presents the award-winning marionette play "Great Expectations" featuring a full cast of hand-carved string puppets. Showtime is 2:30 p.m. at 2413 W. Colorado Ave. Tickets are priced from $8 to $12. For more information, call 719-465-2492 or online at www.simpich.com

 

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